Private investment firm investing its own capital
The Alzana Group
- HeadquartersBoston, MA S7
- Founded2021 S2
- Websitealzanagroup.com
- Last verifiedNovember 3, 2026
At a glance
| EBITDA range | Up to $5M S4 |
|---|---|
| Revenue range | $20M+ S4 |
| Deal types | Platform, Add-on S4 |
| Geography | United States, Canada S4 |
| Sectors | Industrial & Manufacturing |
What The Alzana Group buys
The Alzana Group is a Boston investment firm founded in 2021 by John Danner, who was previously head operating partner at The Gores Group. It is not a fund: it invests only its own money, which lets it set its own deal structures and hold periods. It buys control of founder- or family-owned companies in the US or Canada in industrial, business services, technology, media and healthcare markets. Its guideline is at least $20 million of revenue with EBITDA anywhere from zero to $5 million, and it says strong growth is not required. It avoids businesses that are heavily cyclical, seasonal or capital-intensive.
Alzana runs as a small virtual firm, drawing on outside operators, co-investors and finance, tax and legal advisors instead of a large staff. It owns two manufacturers: Roman Stone, a Long Island precast concrete maker bought in 2023 with management and Cranbrook Partners, and Broadcast Electronics, bought in March 2026. It will also look at owner retirements, special or distressed situations and debt investments.
Recent deals
Announced in the 24 months before November 3, 2026.
| Date | Company | Type | Sector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Broadcast ElectronicsQuincy, Illinois maker of radio transmitters and broadcast software, bought from Italy's ELENOS in an asset deal; CEO Rich Redmond becomes a significant owner | Platform | Industrial & Manufacturing | Source |
Portfolio by sector
From the firm's portfolio page S5.
Portfolio
- Roman Stone
- Broadcast Electronics
Greymont’s take
How The Alzana Group fits a seller
Alzana fits an owner whose company has solid revenue but thin profits, or a founder who wants to retire and needs a buyer willing to improve operations rather than pay up for growth. Its EBITDA floor of zero means it will look at companies that are barely profitable, and it is open to special or distressed situations. Because it uses only its own capital and often pairs with an operating CEO, a sale may bring in new leadership: at Broadcast Electronics, CEO Rich Redmond became a significant owner alongside Alzana.
The firm is small, with one founder and two companies, so an owner should ask how the purchase will be funded, whether co-investors such as Cranbrook Partners will take part, who will run the business after closing, and how long Alzana expects to own it.
Questions owners ask
Is The Alzana Group a private equity firm?
No. It says it invests only its own capital, with no outside investors, which gives it full flexibility on criteria, deal structure and how long it holds a company.
Will Alzana buy a company that is not very profitable?
Yes. Its guideline is at least $20 million of revenue with EBITDA anywhere from zero to $5 million, and it says strong growth is not necessary. It also considers special and distressed situations.
What companies does The Alzana Group own today?
Two manufacturers: Roman Stone, a Bay Shore, New York maker of precast concrete products bought in 2023, and Broadcast Electronics, a Quincy, Illinois maker of radio transmitters and broadcast software bought in March 2026.
Sources
- S1The Alzana Group home page Accessed November 3, 2026
- S2The Alzana Group: About the firm Accessed November 3, 2026
- S3The Alzana Group: About the founder Accessed November 3, 2026
- S4The Alzana Group: Investment Focus Accessed November 3, 2026
- S5The Alzana Group: Portfolio Accessed November 3, 2026
- S6The Alzana Group: In The News Accessed November 3, 2026
- S7The Alzana Group Acquires Broadcast Electronics in Partnership With CEO Rich Redmond (ACCESS Newswire, March 14, 2026) Accessed November 3, 2026
Compiled by Greymont Advisors from public sources, including the firm’s own website and press releases. Greymont is not affiliated with The Alzana Group. Figures are as reported on the dates shown and may have changed. Request a correction